On Saturday October 16 at 6:30 PM at Quail Ridge Books, NC State writing instructor and bestselling author Stacey Cochran will lead a discussion titled "Everything You Need to Know to Write and Publish Your Novel." This event is free to attend, and newcomers are welcome.

Areas to be discussed will include a craft discussion on: 1) How to Develop Great Characters, 2) How to Develop a Great Plot, 3) How to Find Your Voice through Style, Genre, and Pacing.

And a publishing discussion on: 1) First Step Once Your Book is Done, 2) Whether to traditionally Publish or Self-Publish, 3) How to Find a Literary Agent, 4) How to Make the Most of Rejection, 5) Book Marketing for 2010 and beyond.

Ample time will be given during this discussion to answer as many audience questions as possible.

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The Raleigh Write to Publish Group is the most active writers' group in North Carolina. We are a group of writers focused on getting published, and we charge no membership fees and are open to all. All writers -- and should-be writers -- are welcome!